Published: May 27, 2026, 13:31 IST | Updated: May 27, 2026, 13:31 IST
Severe heatwave conditions have triggered widespread wildfires across forest belts in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Rising temperatures, dry weather, and strong winds have intensified the blaze, making firefighting efforts increasingly difficult. Authorities have deployed emergency response teams to contain the fires, while warnings remain in place as the situation continues to evolve in northern India.